$100,000

836 140th Ave Joy, IL 61260

Estimated payment $765/month

Total Views 124
4 Beds
1 Bath
2,898 Sq Ft
$35 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Barn
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Wow! Have you been looking for a piece of history to make your home? How about a Georgia Plantation style Farmhouse? This peaceful retreat is surrounded by countryside views where you will get to enjoy the stunning sunrise and sunset painted sky. This home sits on 2.74 Acres (m.o.l.) including fruit trees, berry bushes, and grape vines! Already equip with a root cellar & Chicken Coop, you are all set to start an abundant hobby farm ready for bountiful harvests all year long. The yard offers lots of level land to play, garden, and enjoy as well as plenty of shade trees to explore. The large storage shed and 4 stall open faced shed provide even more opportunities. The front of the home offers a covered front porch as well as a balcony on the upper level. This home is full of character with exposed brick, Built-in storage, hardwood floors, woodwork, wood burning stove, open staircase, and more! This is a very unique find! Schedule your private showing today to explore everything that makes this property special!

Listing Agent

Starr Fell

eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: (309) 582-6425 License #471017922 Listed on: 09/15/2026

eXp Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Zach Frick

eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: (309) 582-6425 License #475188866

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,404

Year Built

  • Built in 1853

Lot Details

  • 2.74 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 518x230
  • Level Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,898 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Range
  • Property Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Mercer County Junior High School
  • Mercer County High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,404

Year Built

Built in 1853

Lot Details

2.74 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1853
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (309) 582-6425
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 2898
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2898
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2898
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Mature Trees, Level, Views
  • OtherStructures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Propane
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Mercer County High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Mercer County Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.74
  • Lot Dimensions: 518x230
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2404
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,404 $38,490 $11,630 $26,860
2024 $2,404 $35,675 $10,780 $24,895
2023 $2,186 $32,465 $9,810 $22,655
2022 $1,813 $32,055 $9,685 $22,370
2021 $1,755 $29,360 $8,870 $20,490
2020 $1,661 $27,865 $8,445 $19,420
2019 $1,618 $27,185 $8,240 $18,945
2018 $1,567 $28,145 $8,530 $19,615
2017 $184 $31,420 $8,460 $22,960
2016 $1,709 $29,585 $7,965 $21,620
2015 $1,682 $29,415 $7,920 $21,495
2014 $1,534 $28,780 $7,750 $21,030
2013 $1,414 $26,355 $4,645 $21,710
2010 $1,490 $27,300 $4,815 $22,485
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/15/2026 09/15/26 For Sale $100,000 +25.0% $35 / Sq Ft
05/24/2012 05/24/12 Sold $80,000 -20.0% $28 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/24/2012 05/24/12 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2012 02/10/12 For Sale $100,000 -- $35 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12760390

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 01-02-23-300-005

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